How do you identify RIC III Antoninus Pius 663?

The obverse depicts Head of Antoninus Pius, radiate, right with the inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III. The reverse depicts Winged thunderbolt upright with the inscription PROVIDENTIAE DEORVM S C. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC III Antoninus Pius 663?

RIC III Antoninus Pius 663 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 9.77g, diameter 28mm, die axis 8 h, struck.

Antoninus Pius Dupondius, Winged (RIC III 663)

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC III Antoninus Pius 663

Ruler

Antoninus Pius

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

140 AD-144 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

9.77g

Diameter

28mm

Die Axis

8 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III

Head of Antoninus Pius, radiate, right

Reverse

PROVIDENTIAE DEORVM S C

Winged thunderbolt upright

About This Type

This RIC III Antoninus Pius 663 is a dupondius of Antoninus Pius (140 AD-144 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Winged thunderbolt upright. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 9.77g, 28mm diameter.

About the Dupondius

The dupondius was a Roman orichalcum (brass) coin worth two asses, typically 12–14 grams and 25–29mm. It is distinguished from the as by the emperor's radiate crown and the use of brass rather than copper.

About the Rome Mint

The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.

All Antoninus Pius coins Rome mint All Dupondius coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC III Antoninus Pius 663?: RIC III Antoninus Pius 663 is a Bronze Dupondius of Antoninus Pius (140 AD-144 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Antoninus Pius 663.
How do you identify RIC III Antoninus Pius 663?: The obverse depicts Head of Antoninus Pius, radiate, right with the inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III. The reverse depicts Winged thunderbolt upright with the inscription PROVIDENTIAE DEORVM S C. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC III Antoninus Pius 663?: RIC III Antoninus Pius 663 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 9.77g, diameter 28mm, die axis 8 h, struck.